Review Date
January 23, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: nitzer ,  Downhiller

Summary:
Fun trail, kind of flat, some cool stunts on the far side of the lake, it cross a beach, so on hot days it's fun to stop a take a dip cool off and get back on the trail.

Recommended Route:
Start at the dam and go!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
The knob...

Review Date
September 25, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: Fleas ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I had ridden this several times about 2 yrs. ago. It was about 7 mi.
Today I rode it - starting at a speed that I thought was good for 7 mi. At mile 7 I kinda pooped out and the trail kept going. It requires constant attention from the rider if you are trying to carry some speed. Mostly flat, LOTS of tight turns, roots, logs, but plenty of space to open it up and fly through the forest (try not to get ahead of yourself). Things happen fast: quick turns, quick climbs, brake hard, pedal hard - lots of fun. btw - I knocked my bars on about 5 or 6 trees - they are close! Only stopped once, though. I suppose speed should be somewhat controlled - not a lot of blind corners, but shared trail nonetheless. It has been greatly improved in that the amount of dirt under wheel is about 99%. The roads have been cut out - it's all singletrack! Other nice features are log stunts to test your balance - all with a bypass (if I recall correctly), and trail features that test and improve your bike handling skills. Some thought definitely went into it. Nice job! Lots of work in that trail.
I give it a 3 on an absolute scale of trails. I would give it a 5 if it was on a mountain.

Recommended Route:
Follow signs and tiny red reflectors - sometimes you have to look around for them - clockwise around the lake. Nice area to camp, fish, canoe, swim, hike, XC ski.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Reagan Park - Medina (very similar terrain)
Vulture's Knob - Wooster
West Branch SP - Ravenna
Ohio & Erie Canal Metropark adjacent to the Cuyahoga Valley towpath in Cleveland near E. 49th St.
Ray's Indoor MTB Park - Cleveland

Review Date
February 24, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: irjester ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I ride this as ofter as I can, mostly because it's so close to my home. But that's not to say it's the only reason I ride so often. Mostly I ride it because it's one of the best trails in Ohio. Great trail in Ohio are rare. With long distances between each. So to have this trail so close works out great for me. The great Guys who built this trail need to thanked much for they're hard work. This trail has some former hiking trails that where off limits to MTBikers. But that not saying this is a hiking trail. Most of this trail was made with Mtbiking in mind. My favorite is the Roller Coaster. It has a quick grunt climb to a switch back into a group down a ups that you can't help having giant smile on your face. If you live anywhere near this trail, get out and do it.

Review Date
February 6, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: Hartman_andy ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I feel this is now one of the best trails in N-OHIO. The north coast MTBers have turned this alright trail into a race series stop premium sigletrack for OHIO. The course is flowy, mainly flat with some short steep climbs, Titter/Totters, Nice log rides and other tree related stunts, creek crossings, tight turns. 8 miles+-, stays very wet so give it about 5-7 days if it has been raining. Much Thanks To builders and Parks Dept. Findley State Park Wellington, OH

Recommended Route:
The trailhead / Parking is to the left when you enter the park just past the beach and concession stand. There are trail maps here. It is called the Thorn MTB Trail. You can access the trail from any parking lot so don't worry if you can't find the official start. Clockwise trail traffic. Nice State Park camping availible with the trail steps from your tent, (be weary of the Nazi(Park)Rangers.) Lake with canoe and small boats to rent during summer. Nice weekend getaway. Much Thanks To builders and Parks Dept. Findley State Park Wellington, OH

Other recommended trails in the same area:
None in the immediate area. Vutures Knob in Wooster, OH, Alum Creek State park, Rt 71 just north of Columbus, OH, Dillion lake state park West of Columbus, OH, West Branch State Park Ravenna?, OH, Rays Indoor MTB Park Cleveland, OH

Review Date
April 21, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: gurutoo ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Mtb loop is a little bit over over 7 miles long./4miles singletrack, 3 miles of doubletrack. almost all flat , some log & a lot of roots to ride over.Stay wet for awhile after a rain.
You can get a good workout here cause the ground usually tacky &
some of the singletrack is twisty.
Trailhead ; Enter park ,go left to last parking lot. Trail start about 50 feet past the lock gate on the left.Follow the orange ribbon.

Recommended Route:
1 miles south of Wellington on rt. 58

Other recommended trails in the same area:
West Branch , Vultures Knobs ,Mohican ,Ray's